Abstract
The density profile of hard sphere liquid under gravity is calculated by using density functional theory and Monte Carlo simulation method. The two methods give consistent results for a wide range of parameters. Meanwhile, the validity range of the density functional theory is also established. The results are quite different from the barometric height distribution rho(z)=rho(0) exp(-zL(G)) in almost all cases studied, which indicates that the interaction between particles plays an important role in the density distribution under external fields. Moreover, the crystallizing phenomenon is also predicted at the bottom part of the system under strong gravitation.
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